Enumclaw, WA

Enumclaw, Washington

Enumclaw, Washington, in King county, is 16 miles SE of Kent, Washington (center to center) and 32 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The city is part of the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 11,116 people people live in Enumclaw.

The People and Families of Enumclaw

In Enumclaw, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Enumclaw had a median family income of $56,270. Overall, families in Enumclaw are likely to be financially secure.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,900) in Enumclaw than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Enumclaw Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Enumclaw, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Enumclaw, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Enumclaw, WA

Comparing Enumclaw to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Enumclaw Almanac

Enumclaw Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Enumclaw Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Enumclaw residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Enumclaw, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Enumclaw Hospitals

ENUMCLAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1450 BATTERSBY AVENUE
(360) 825-2505
Emergency Service: No

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Enumclaw High Schools (2004)

ENUMCLAW SR HIGH SCHOOL
226 SEMANSKI ST SOUTH
360-802-7669
Serves 1,646 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.5

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